Defense Ministry

IDF's next-generation artillery gets NIS 600 million training boost with Elbit deal

The Defense Ministry and IDF signed a 15-year, NIS 600 million agreement with Elbit Systems to expand artillery training for the Ro'em howitzer and Lahav rocket launcher systems.

A photo of the SIGMA howitzer.
French President Emmanuel Macron and Marseille Mayor Benoit Payan enter the city hall which was recently vandalized, in Marseille, France, October 26, 2026.

France reimposes restrictions on Israeli defense firms at Euronaval 2026

Covenant's Anthem while in flight.

Israel pushes to boost domestic arms production as Defense Ministry chief Baram visits Covenant

Benjamin Netanyahu and Prof. Amir Yaron.

The Governor warns: 'Unrestrained defense budget will lead to an increase in deficit and inflation'


IDF, Defense Ministry struggle with amount of reservists seeking mental health care, experts say

The IDF Spokesperson's Unit said the military places the utmost importance on providing mental health care and has expanded the capacity and quality of its services since the war's beginning.

Reservists train during a battalion wide exercise in the Golan Heights; Illustrative.

IDF, Defense Ministry drafting resolution to protect reservists and families' benefits through 2027

Alongside the government resolution, the IDF and Defense Ministry are advancing legislation in the Knesset, which they hope to expedite after the elections, during the Knesset's first session.

 IDF soldiers in a swearing in ceremony. February 27, 2025.

Defense Ministry sanctions UK registered company after transfer of fuel to Hezbollah-owned company

Supplying fuel to Hezbollah directly provides it with capabilities that sustain its terrorist activity against Israel, the ministry said. 

Hezbollah flag mural provides backdrop for gun-wielding shadows.

'Not Ben-Gvir': Next defense minister should come from Likud, Netanyahu tells ‘Post’

"It's gonna be our government. We decide what the policy is,” Netanyahu told The Jerusalem Post. He did not name a candidate for defense minister.

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu talks with The Jerusalem Post, October 21, 2026.

Israeli gov't approves NIS 2.5 billion for defense, slashing ministry budgets ahead of elections

According to the announcement, funds will be pulled from government ministries' budgets, resulting in a 4.9% cut for each ministry.

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich attends a press conference at the Finance Ministry in Jerusalem, July 1, 2026.

Ben-Gvir plans to change IDF ethics code, emphasize 'Jewish values,' if named defense minister

Ben-Gvir's proposal also removes explicit provisions prohibiting harm to "non-combatants" and prisoners of war.

A pre-election billboard of Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, bearing the Hebrew text, "If he had been defense minister, October 7 would not have happened," is on display ahead of Israel's general election later this month, in Tel Aviv, Israel, October 6, 2026.

Katz threatens to conquer more Lebanese territory if Hezbollah joins Iranian attacks on Israel

“If Hezbollah joins Iran in an attack on Israel, it will be dealt a heavy blow and lose additional territory in southern Lebanon, in the areas of Nabatieh and Litani," said the defense minister.

IDF soldiers operating in southern Lebanon.

Israel confirms purchase of 12 Apache 'Echo' helicopters in major Boeing defense deal

Israel confirmed a deal to purchase 12 Apache helicopters, as nearly NIS 1 billion earmarked for development in the Arab sector was redirected to defense procurement.

An Israeli Apache military helicopter flies over Gaza, as seen from Israel September 16, 2025.

IDF establishing new corps for countering low-altitude drones amid growing UAV threat

For more than a decade, the IDF has been trying to address the threat posed by drones operating in the airspace close to the ground, using a variety of methods.

 A drone is seen during a military exercise in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on October 4, 2023; Illustration.

Forest medicine is the next big thing

A new study examined whether forest medicine intervention in participants recognized by the Defense Ministry improves their condition. The result: 70% showed a trend of improvement.

Forest medicine in Israel.